Foley could face charges in some states

Fair Use Excerpt AP report (same title as above): A federal official says it's possible former Congressman Mark Foley could face state charges if federal case can't be made against him.
Foley resigned last week after reports of lurid e-mails to teen, male congressional pages.

Federal law generally requires a person to meet, or attempt to meet, a minor for sex before a crime has been committed. But in some states where the Florida Republican communicated with children, attempting to seduce a minor might be enough to bring charges.

A senior Justice Department official who didn't want to be identified says federal prosecutors investigating Foley are examining whether Florida authorities might be better positioned to seek charges against him.

E-mails and instant messages released so far indicate Foley communicated with boys in California and Louisiana.